Which one of the following contracts is specifically enforceable?
Verified Answer
A. 'A', an author, contracts with 'B', a publisher, to complete a literary work
B. 'A' contracts to sell and 'B' contracts to buy a residential building
C. 'A' contracts to marry 'B'
D. 'A' contract by a guardian to purchase immovable property of behalf of a minor
Explanation:
Specific performance is generally granted for contracts involving immovable property because monetary compensation is often not an adequate remedy for the unique nature of land or buildings. Contracts involving personal skill (like writing a literary work) or personal relationships (like marriage) are typically not specifically enforceable. A contract by a guardian for a minor's property might require court sanction and has specific rules.